Chapter 14: The Power of Faith

A deep humming sound echoed in Xia Chuan's mind.

"Great god, please accept our prayers. We offer our sacrifices. Grant us your divine response..."

The voices overlapped, a chorus of whispers, countless and endless.

It wasn't just one person speaking.

It was hundreds of millions.

At the same time, golden threads pierced through the void, stretching across dimensions, flowing into Xia Chuan's body.

They seeped into his bones, his muscles, his very soul.

A warmth spread through him, like bathing in a scalding hot spring, and he could feel himself changing at the most fundamental level.

His skin strengthened. His bones became denser. His entire body evolved.

His power was growing—fast.

But what was happening?

"Who's speaking?"

Xia Chuan's eyes narrowed.

"Master, these are your believers," the Book of Wisdom responded.

"Believers?"

"Yes. The people of the miniature world have submitted to you. They now worship you as their god."

Xia Chuan's fingers tightened.

"How many?"

"A rough estimate… 600 million believers."

Xia Chuan's eyes widened.

"600 million?!"

He had only destroyed one kingdom, yet now entire populations worshipped him?

"How did this happen?"

"Your loyal follower, Li Xiao, has become the new ruler of Tang," the Book of Wisdom explained.

"He annexed Chen's lands and forced the people to convert to your worship. Now, the entire Tang Kingdom—with a population of 600 million—is devoted to you."

Xia Chuan took a sharp breath.

In the span of hours, he had gone from being a mere outsider to a divine entity worshipped by millions.

But something didn't make sense.

"I've only been back for two hours. How could Li Xiao have taken over an entire kingdom so fast?"

"Because time flows differently between your world and the miniature world," the Book of Wisdom answered.

"One day in your world equals one year in theirs."

Xia Chuan froze.

"You're telling me… while I've been gone for two hours, they've already lived through over a month?"

"That is correct."

The difference in time flow was staggering.

Even if he left for a few days, the miniature world could experience years of change.

This meant that his influence would only continue to grow, even when he wasn't there.

His gaze shifted to the golden threads flowing into him.

"Is this the legendary power of faith?"

"Yes," the Book of Wisdom confirmed.

"Faith is an infinite energy source. If used correctly, it can help you step into the realm of the extraordinary. If your followers grow into the billions, trillions… the power you receive will be unimaginable."

Xia Chuan's fist clenched.

Even if each miniature human's faith was weak, when multiplied by hundreds of millions, the power became limitless.

Faith was not just power—it was a shortcut to transcendence.

A low boom echoed through his mind.

Then, a voice called out to him from beyond the void.

"Lord God… Lord God…"

"Faithful servant Li Xiao humbly prays before you."

"If you have any desires, we shall offer all we possess in sacrifice. We will give everything to you."

Xia Chuan's eyes flickered.

Even across two worlds, faith bridged the gap.

Through the connection of belief, his followers could reach out to him at any time.

He had not just gained power—he had established a divine link between himself and his world of worshippers.

"Sacrifice?" Xia Chuan murmured.

"Yes," the Book of Wisdom replied.

"Faithful followers do not just offer prayers. They can also offer physical sacrifices—treasures, resources, even world items."

"As their god, you may demand tributes, and they will gladly offer all they have."

Xia Chuan's mind raced.

The Book of Wisdom itself had been given to him through sacrifice.

If he commanded it, his followers could send him endless riches, knowledge, and power.

His lips curled into a small smirk.

"Very well."

Through the golden threads of faith, he responded to Li Xiao.

"I require world items."

"And knowledge—all the knowledge your world holds."

If he was to become truly powerful, he needed more than just faith.

He needed control, wisdom, and absolute authority.

And now, he had an entire kingdom of worshippers willing to give him everything.

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